More than 80 people were in attendance Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Council Chambers at Bloomington's City Hall in Bloomington, Ind. for a fair housing training, equal employment workshop and Continuing Legal Education seminar.

To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) is traveling throughout the state to provide fair housing training, equal employment workshops and Continuing Legal Education seminars for landlords, property managers, housing authorities, human resource professionals, employers, the business community and the general public. The series, titled The Power of Diversity, is free to attend and led by local, state and nationally acclaimed presenters.

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission, working with the Hoosier Hills Food Bank in Bloomington, provided more than 100 food providers in Monroe County training on their rights and responsibilities under Indiana Civil Rights Laws.

August 3, 2011Fair Housing Training
Lawrence, Ind.

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission, working with the Indiana Supportive Housing Corporation, hosted a Fair Housing workshop to a group of more than 60 housing providers at For Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence, Ind.

June 18, 2011Fair Housing Training
Fort Wayne, Ind.

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission, working with the Burmese Advocacy Center in Fort Wayne, hosted a training for members of the Burmese community. The training involved an overview of Indiana Civil Rights Laws, as well as answering specific questions regarding concerns of discrimination.

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission, working in collaboration with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, hosted a conference titled Navigating the Changing Landscape in Housing, Education and Employment. The more than 200 in attendance participated in housing and employment workshops, a Continuing Legal Education seminar, an education roundtable, and a lunch panel discussion focused on preparing our young people for the changing job market.

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission, working with the Indiana Governor’s Council for Individuals with Disabilities, the Back Home in Indiana Alliance, the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority hosted Fair Housing and Beyond at the Indiana Government Conference Center. The conference focused on providing fair housing for individuals with disabilities and advocating for independent living.